If so, could you please provide details of the training they have received (company used, qualification obtained)?

If so, who wrote the operational manuals?

Do they have any annual refresher training?

Could you please provide contact details for the member of staff responsible for drone operation.

Response

We can confirm that information is held by West Midlands Police. However, while the majority of the information is attached to this email I am afraid that I am not required by statute to release all of the information requested. Please find attached. This letter serves as a Refusal Notice under Section 17 of the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the Act) for the information not provided.

REASONS FOR DECISION

The Freedom of Information Act places two responsibilities on public authorities, the first of which is to confirm what information it holds and secondly to then disclose that information, unless exemptions apply.

This information is exempt by virtue of Section 24(1) National Security and Section 31(1)(a)(b) Law Enforcement